| Primarily, the factor that distinguishes wetland from other landforms or water bodies is the characteristic vegetation that is adapted to its unique soil conditions. In this regard, which statement(s) is/are incorrect? |
| 1. The water found in wetlands can be salt water, freshwater. |
| 2. Main wetland types include at least 1m depths of water. |
| 3. The largest wetlands in the world include the Amazon river basin and the West Siberian plain. |
| 4. Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilisation of wetlands. |
| Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
A) 1 and 2
B) 3 and 4
C) Only 2
D) Only 4
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
[c] A wetland is a land area that is saturated with water. Wetland may be of salt water or brakish water or freshwater. The largest wetland in the world are Amazon river basin and West Siberian plain. Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilisation of wetland. But, statement 2 is incorrect wetland areas definition does not include the depths of water.
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